Case - Cigarette case with griffins and marquetry - Wood

Very beautiful marquetry cigarette box with magnificent griffins, an elegant and refined collectible object.

Made from various precious woods, it is decorated with complex and artistic motifs combining griffins, dolphins, and vegetal garlands created by inlaying fine pieces of wood of different colors.
These motifs depict scenes of nature and animals.
The box is rectangular in shape and has a lid that opens to reveal compartments designed to hold cigarettes.
Marquetry adds a touch of luxury and sophistication to this object, making it a perfect gift for tobacco enthusiasts or art collectors.

The box has been used intensively; it shows numerous flaws and stains (see photos).